NEWSLETTER
Two hot teams square off when the Montana State Bobcats (24-9, 15-3 Big Sky) host the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (12-22, 5-13 Big Sky) on March 8, 2023. The Bobcats will put their seven-game win streak on the line against the Lumberjacks, winners of three straight.
In its previous game, Montana State topped Weber State on Tuesday, 60-58 in OT. Its high scorer was Raequan Battle with 17 points. On Tuesday, in its most recent game, Northern Arizona beat Montana 83-71. With 28 points, Jalen Cole was its top scorer.
When is Montana State vs. Northern Arizona and when does it start?
This contest between the Bobcats and Lumberjacks is set to start on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 11:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Montana State vs. Northern Arizona
The Bobcats and Lumberjacks will hit the floor at Idaho Central Arena for this matchup on March 8, and if you’d like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Game Preview
Montana State Stats, Odds & Insights
Montana State outscores opponents by 7.6 points per game (scoring 73.9 per game to rank 125th in college basketball while allowing 66.3 per outing to rank 70th in college basketball) and has a +251 scoring differential overall.
The 73.9 points the Bobcats average are just 0.5 fewer than the Lumberjacks give up.
Montana State connects on 6.2 three-pointers per game (304th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.1. It shoots 33.4% from deep while its opponents hit 34.9% from long range.
Offensively, the Bobcats have performed better in home games this season, scoring 82.2 points per game, compared to 69.1 per game in road games.
Montana State’s offense has been worse over its last 10 games, scoring 71.1 points a contest compared to the 73.9 it has averaged this season.
Northern Arizona Stats, Odds & Insights
Northern Arizona scores 73.6 points per game (132nd in college basketball) and gives up 74.4 (299th in college basketball) for a -27 scoring differential overall.
The Lumberjacks’ 73.6 points per game are 7.3 more than the Bobcats allow.
Northern Arizona knocks down 1.1 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.5 (73rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4.
The Lumberjacks are putting up more points at home (78.6 per game) than on the road (68.3).
While Northern Arizona is posting 73.6 points per game in 2022-23, it has bettered that mark over its past 10 games, producing 78.6 a contest.
Bobcats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raequan Battle | 33 | 17.2 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Jubrile Belo | 33 | 13.0 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Great Osobor | 32 | 10.1 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Darius Brown II | 32 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Caleb Fuller | 32 | 6.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Lumberjacks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Cole | 32 | 17.7 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| Xavier Fuller | 34 | 13.0 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Carson Towt | 34 | 9.9 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Nik Mains | 34 | 9.3 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Liam Lloyd | 34 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
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